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An example of the effects of diabetic retinopathy on vision is shown below 10 .Normal visionVision of individual with diabetic retinopathyGlaucomaGlaucoma is a group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure. The increasedpressure can lead to optic nerve damage, resulting in blindness. Types of glaucoma include adultprimary glaucoma, secondary, congenital and absolute glaucoma. Open angle glaucoma, a typeof adult primary glaucoma is the most common. It is often referred to as the ‘silent blinder’because extensive damage may occur before the patient is aware of the disease. Early diagnosisand treatment are important for the prevention of optic nerve damage and visual field loss(primarily peripheral vision) due to glaucoma.An example of the effects of glaucoma on vision is shown below 11 .Normal visionVision of individual with glaucoma10 Source National Eye Institute - http://www.nei.nih.gov/resources/strategicplans/neiplan/frm_impairment.asp11 Source National Eye Institute - http://www.nei.nih.gov/resources/strategicplans/neiplan/frm_impairment.asp257